Wearing England

It''ll be a year since I've seen my family in England. Mike and I visited for Christmas, but we won't be going out there this year. That doesn't stop me from thinking about my family and how much I really love my visits across the pond.

Outfit:

Floral print peasant dress - Miss Selfridge

Black leggings - Hue

Lace-up combat boots - Steve Madden (bought last year, similar style here)

Pam quilted mini satchel - gift from UrbanExpressions.com

Rings - Stone Agate Ring - H&M - Black Onyx Ring - Etsy

While my first favorite thing about England is my family, my second is shopping. Wow, shocker right? Stores like Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins, and the place where I bought this dress, Miss Selfridge are among the stores I always need to stop in. 

Some people buy souvenirs when they're vacationing. For me, its clothes. 

I own nothing like it,  and knew I wouldn't find it back home . Plus, I can wear a dress any day. So glad I bought this little frock home with me...

The combat boots where also bought last year solely for my UK trip - I needed something warm and stylish, and I thought the boots has a British military vibe. 

Maybe I was British in another life?

The Perfect Purple Jeans

My favorite color is purple, and I do not discriminate in the forms of clothing it comes in. Shirts, skirts, socks... jeans. I bought these skinny jeans a year ago on sale at Urban Outfitters and have been waiting for the colored jeans trend to pick up ever since. Luckily, this year it exploded... so now I don't look so much like Grimace anymore.

Outfit:

Leather motorcycle jacket - Zara (similar style here)

Floral print shirt - Urban Outfitters

Purple jeans - Urban Outfitters

Patent leather wedge boots - Modcloth.com

Spiked and studded leather bag - Zara

Tortoise shell sunnies - Forever 21

Plus, they had a hipster chic vibe to them. Music is a huge influence on my style. I just feel like people in the music community dress in a similar fashion... and for me, it was a huge part of my life for 10 years as a music journalist, and it still is today. I never saw a pyramid studded anything or leather jacket I didn't like. Plus, I absolutely love the look of something rough against something really feminine. 

Or perhaps I'm just liking this outfit because of my freshly dyed hair? 

Birthday Outfit At A Glance

I celebrated another birthday yesterday... and I have to say this year's celebration was awesome! Saturday, I headed out with some of my dearest friends for dinner and drinks... And I finally answered the question: What am I going to wear?

I have to say... I'm one lucky girl to have such great friends and family who went out of their way to make my birthday special. And, Mike even cooked dinner for me!

Here's my Birthday outfit at a glance...

Queen of Hearts Blouse - SpottedMoth.com

Spike The Punch Crystal Necklace

Pleather Tights - Zara

Evade Oxfords - Jeffrey Campbell

Pave Hinged Bow Bangle (from the best husband ever!)

Rivet Wrap Bracelet 

(both from Henri Bendel)

Wish Lists Are Called Wish Lists For A Reason...

Hey there, party people. Just a short post before I kick off my birthday weekend celebrations this Sunday. And no, I'm not telling you how old I'll be... I'll give you one hint though... it's a double digit.

And there are a couple of things I'd be happy receiving as gifts. Gee, can you guess which one I really would want the most?

Happy Birthday by houseofjeffers featuring jeffrey campbell shoes

A little Chanel, perhaps a Melie Bianco bag... some JC Lita's? Um... yeah.. I think we know which is my obvious choice (I apologize to my husband in advance). 

I wish I could give you a preview as to my outfit, but it's still up in the air. I'm thinking dress, but I'm also leaning toward faux leather pants... Biker birthday? Not so much.

Reviving The Classics

Although I'm a girl who wouldn't classify herself as having "classic" style, I do love a lot of old school, traditional things that have been around in fashion for years. And for me, this outfit is a combo of some of em.

Let's start with the mary jane - my shoes have the classic shape but with a modern twist a la a tie and a wedge. Next, women have been sporting animal prints since God knows when. For me, I like color variation on a classic animal print, and the cut is my tee is little boxier than a regular tee. Finally, red lipstick. Though finding the right shade for my skin tone took some time, it's officially inducted into my makeup bag. This classic color goes back as far a Cleopatra, and even Queen Elizabeth I wore the crimson shade. The one I'm wearing came from my visit at Bobbi Brown's Studio in Montclair, NJ (which I'll tell you about later)!

Outfit:

Animal print tee - Forever 21

Grey midi skirt - Aritzia

Mary Jane wedges - Office UK

Spiked leather satchel - Zara

Floral necklace - Accessorize

Arm Party - Henri Bendi Rockstar Wrap Bracelet and Pyramid Studded Bracelet Forever 21

All classic things with modern twists. Eclectic chic, perhaps? Okay, so I'm not re-inviting the wheel but I like to think I have my own unique way of taking dino classics and updating em. That's what I love about fashion blogging... being able to take something that inspires you and rock it your way. Do you, bro.